NEWS BULLETIN
Sep-Oct 2022
Conferences of Interest
17th Binghamton Symposium on Healthcare Management and Policy (25-27 Jan 23; Hybrid; Binghamton Univ., NY)
Binghamton University, in cooperation with IDRiM Society, cordially invites professionals inhospital and other healthcare facilities, international, national, and local public officials, nonprofit organisations, academicians, and private citizens to participate in the hybrid (in-personand virtual) symposium on Healthcare Management and Policy. This year’s theme is ‘Disaster
Management: Global Pandemic and Its Impact’ covering topics such as the Impact of Pandemic on Economies, and Social
safety nets in high-, middle-, and low-income countries. There is no registration fee, but all participants must register.
Possibility for paper publication. For more information, contact Prof. Manas Chatterji (mchatter@binghamton.edu).
Online registration form

Understanding Risk Global Forum 22(28 Nov-2 Dec; Hybrid; Floripa, Brazil)
The Understanding Risk (UR) Global Forum is a biennial conference thatconvenes experts and practitioners from all around the world to share bestpractices and latest research, innovative projects, and emerging ideas in thefield of disaster risk identification and management, as well as to foster nontraditional interactions and partnerships. Sign up via the registration page.

https://understandrisk.org/event/ur22

Opportunities of Interest
Assis./Assoc. Prof. - Business Continuity & Emergency/Disaster Management (Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi, UAE)
The Rabdan Academy is looking for an Assistant/Associate Professor in BusinessContinuity & Emergency Management/Disaster Management. Applicants should holda PhD in a relevant field including—but not limited to—homeland security, business
continuity, emergency/risk management/governance or geospatial information. Working experience as BCM/EM
professional is considered an asset, but not essential. Successful candidates are expected to design and deliver a rangeof university courses and provide academic support to students, as well as conduct research and publish on topics
related to BCM/EM. Deadline for applications is March 13, 2023; if interested, please send your CV to: aadel@ra.ac.ae.
https://www.preventionweb.net/vacancy/assistant/associate-professor-business-continuity-emergency-management/disaster-management

Publications of Interest
Global status of multi-hazard early warning systems: Target G(UN and WMO; Oct 2022)
This United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and World Meteorological Organization(WMO) joint report assesses the current global status of multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS)
comparing data officially reported by the Member States with data collected through a WMO survey.
The findings identify countries’ challenges and note good practices in forecasting capabilities, early
warning coverage, and systems to act on them. The report offers a substantive basis to inform actions
in response to the UN Secretary-General’s call for ‘early warnings for all’, while making policy
recommendations for the Mid-Term Review of the Sendai Framework.

https://www.undrr.org/publication/global-status-multi-hazard-early-warning-systems-target-g

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